This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
11
The document itemizes county offices including Clerk of District Court Sheriff Clerk and Recorder Treasurer Assessor County Attorney Coroner Auditor and Superintendent of Public Administrations with a roster of names such as Miles William Dyer Ellingwood Blinn Giard Hodge and Reynolds Davidson.
The county ticket pledges eight hour days for all workers and calls for public economy and good government. It opposes sheriffs passes fraud in naturalization and registration and fusion by corruption. It emphasizes law and order, property rights, and support for schools and churches. It rejects ties to Amalgamated and other corporate influence.
The piece confronts claims about party alignment with the Amalgamated company and defense of an eight hour law. It asserts the Montana Republican convention favored the eight hour standard on guidance from Mr Manthv and allies, refuting insinuations of improper ties and political expediency. It rebuts detractors and urges Republicans to reject misleading stories.
The Helena convention backed anti trust aims and fusion candidates pledge to cripple Amalgamated Copper. Democratic speech charges copper price rise under trusts and urges voters to back McGinnis Corbett and other fusion hopefuls to end the Amalgamated. A New York Herald projection and Henry Brataber interview frame the pro and anti trust debate with warnings of mine layoffs and regional harm.
In Spokane Fatts the speakers attacked Standard Oil and its backers, linking the Standard Oil trust to Montana and Amalgamated interests. They ridiculed fusion fears and urged voters to see prosperity tied to oil wealth, citing workers’ wages and political manipulation.
The piece argues Montana's prosperity hinges on employment and security, praising the Republican appeal to workingmen and taxpayers while condemning Democratic factions as untrustworthy. It calls for cleaning out both Democratic factions to restore public conscience and progress.
The piece denounces a Democratic attack on labor records of David E. Folsom as a failed libel. It notes Miner did not claim belief in its stories and omits supporting letters from Len Lewis and miner affidavits that exonerate Folsom. Fox denies the claims in Inter Mountain.
A fragment recounts a heated Helena convention where labor supporters denounced deserters and warned against aligning with a corrupt party. It mentions Ferguson Folsom Hogan Toole and a controversial refrain about public execution for betraying labor. The Inter Mountain offers limited context on motives and copper trust issues.
The piece critiques Ferguson's stance on fusion and finance issues, warns Montana Republicans about potential losses to Toole and Hogan, and urges rally around a seasoned ally seen as better for labor and governance. It frames labor loyalties, political strategy, and the risk to Folsom’s bid amid intra party tensions.
A Missoula correspondent presents a sharp critique of fusion politics and graft risk, tracing Loyal American patriotism to McKinley’s Boston speech of February 16 1899. The page also features Archbishop Ireland praising national strength and a stern note on electoral manipulation and party integrity.
Local railroad officials are uncertain about a plan to alter running times effective soon. A St Paul circular from Charles H Mee notes changes including discontinuing the North Coast Limited equipment and moving through trains, with modifications to Nos 11 and 12 and reduced east of Billings service, plus Lake Superior division adjustments and Jamestown connections.
Archbishop Treland warns that a Democratic presidential victory could be read as instability in the United States, harming its prestige in Europe. He cites strong European regard for U.S. strength, notes Catholic interests in Cuba and the Philippines rely on American protection, and says Rome approves of U.S. policy. He quotes the pope and Cardinal Rampolla on church protection and cooperation with the United States.
Henry Bratnober, a longtime Montana mining financier, critiques capital investment in the state. He cites past projects like the Dromlummou and Empire deals, warns that harsh views on outsiders will drive capital away, and urges fair treatment to keep investment flowing. He also notes McKinley support among mining men and reflects on local political sentiment.
The Burlington new line from Alliance Nebraska through Sidney Sterling and Brush to Denver creates the Northern Pacific Burlington route via Billings as the shortest path to Denver New Mexico and Texas points. The cross line offers travel with a single car change in daylight. Prospects for winter visitors to New Mexico or Texas resorts should inquire with Northern Pacific representatives for details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.